The Haycock Manor Hotel

Beautiful hotel, every detail thought of. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. Only downside I could see is there is no lift so carrying a suitcase, handbag and laptop bag up a few flights of stairs it a bit of a challenge!

The historic house has been gutted and all character and patina removed. Rooms are functional although lighting poorly designed (you have to get out of bed to turn off bedside light). Bathrooms lack ventilation. Garden renewal has stalled.

Lovely hotel with old and new areas, safe large car park, dog friendly bar and breakfast room, except restaurant. Staff are very friendly and helpful, good food in bar, £6 a pint, other drinks are pricey, as is the breakfast if not included. Jazz playing as background music was tedious to my ears,..

We had a lovely stay, the hotel was wonderful and had a beautiful walled garden. We booked a garden room which had its own patio/seating area which over looked the garden and was especially nice as we had good weather. bed very comfy. Breakfast plentiful. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel but can recommend the local pub, The Papermills, food was outstanding. The village of wandsford is very picturesque and had lovely walks by the river from the hotel to wandsford train station, which is an old station running steam trains to ferry meadows which was definitely worth a visit.

We had an overnight stay at The Haycock on our way north. We chose this hotel as it was conveniently located just off the A1 in a small picturesque village. The hotel has been beautifully restored to a high standard and the attention to detail in the decor and service during our stay made for a very comfortable visit. Our meals were delicious and we loved that there were a variety of areas you could eat around the hotel including the beautiful gardens. We will definitely stay again.

Beautiful venue

To difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. Nice Garden Room with private patio. Service to slow in Breakfast room. Food options not great.

I loved the restaurant for evening meal and breakfast. Staff all friendly and helpful. Only criticism is the rear car park. Both myself and my son who arrived separately found lack of signs meaning unsure where to park and entrance to reception

Beautiful accomodation and accessibility. I really could not, or want to, be critical of anything with our stay. The air conditioning was a massive bonus on one of the hottest day of the year and with us bringing our dog, our room had its own patio and direct access onto the gardens , which was perfect. All the staff were very friendly and professional with a superb breakfast. I Would definitely recommend for a special occasion stay.

It’s a beautiful hotel steeped in history. Had a lovely one night stay, the room was simple but clean and a large television. Lovely bathroom with a large walk in shower. Very much enjoyed the ambiance in the bar with a large open fire. We didn’t eat there but wish we had. Only small comment is it’s not very well sign posted where things are within the hotel but staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay again and even pop just for a drink in the bar or to dine.

So nearly very good. The room was nice, modern and clean but cold. The in-room air conditioning / heating struggled to keep the room warm. The Christmas illuminations are lovely from the outside but not so much when they are keeping your room lit up all night, despite the best efforts of the curtains!

My new favourite place to stay. Beautiful rooms, the best shower and very clean. Grounds are stunning.

Based on the reviews received by this property, our expectations were high. But arriving after dark, the entrance to the car park isn’t particularly well signposted from the main road and unlit. The biggest disappointment, however, was the supposedly ‘deluxe’ room. At least £60 more expensive than the ‘classic’ double, it was uninspiring and not particularly well laid out. There wasn’t even a table for in-room dining. Having said that, we aren’t sure if they even really offer room service as there was no menu in the room. The rooms are supposedly ‘newly designed and decorated’ but both chairs were badly stained, the toilet holder was broken and there was black mould at the bottom of the shower screen. General cleanliness was good but with some surprising oversights (eg large cobwebs hanging from ceiling, toiletry dispensers covered in product from previous occupants). The good bits: shower, bed and bedding were excellent and dinner very tasty. Breakfast was underwhelming. Whilst the Eggs Benedict were lovely, the buffet offerings were decidedly meagre and the server had an attitude. Overall, we would have been rather unhappy if we had paid the going rate.

This review is graded lower than a previous trip, based solely on the room we were given this time. A bit of mould in the bathroom, a window frame which had been repaired but not painted, a wall with the corner protector showing. Apparently, the room is in line for a paint job, 2 months ago we had a room in pristine condition hence we re-visited. Why allocate this room, when the hotel was not full?

The historic house has been gutted and all character and patina removed. Rooms are functional although lighting poorly designed (you have to get out of bed to turn off bedside light). Bathrooms lack ventilation. Garden renewal has stalled.

The hotel is clean and friendly and close to Burghley hall which is why we choose it.

Wonderful historic restored mansion in sandstone. Clean and immaculate with choice of eating venues and fabulous building and surrounds. Good food and friendly courteous staff. One cannot ask for more for a terrific stay away.

I am reviewing this hotel from an ex hotelier's perspective. I had chosen to attend a Murder/Mystery evening dinner and had booked a double for 2 in the hope that my partner might join me at some point prior to travelling to Leicester the next day. The booking process of the 2 elements room and event was very disjointed some 14 pieces of communication for a single night stay. Had this been a special occasion surprise for my partner it would have been almost impossible to keep it a secret. Whilst the welcome and show round on arrival was good, there was still for the 4th time the question of whether I wanted a dinner reservation? The garden room was charming, however as I pointed out to Reception, the room thermostat was set at 29.5 deg C. Outside was a miserable 8 deg. There was no luggage rack or counterpane on the bed so unpacking was not ideal. Dead flies in the overbed light fitting and lack of a toilet roll holder and a cracked pane of glass in the garden door, plus some unfinished detailing behind the room phone, made it feel despite a full renovation 2 years ago that attention to detail was missing. On the positive, the bed was comfy and the room safe, possibly the best I have used in a hotel setting. Plenty of hangers for clothes. Cleanliness, the TV remote was not clean and I used 2 packs of screen cleaner to remove dirt and a sticky feel, the drawer housing the tea/coffee elements by its design was also not hygienic. The event dinner for me was not a su

I enjoyed my stay at your hotel. Great property. Lovely grounds. Nice room. I would have appreciated anet on my window. There were lots of flies in my roo.

Amazing hotel in all regards. Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely area, nice walks nearby, great hotel rooms and restaurants. Clean, very nicely furnished. Superb service from staff. Great food in the Hancock Kitchen (less formal of the 2 restaurants) - didn’t eat at the more formal one. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at for many many years. Encourage anyone to visit.

So nearly very good. The room was nice, modern and clean but cold. The in-room air conditioning / heating struggled to keep the room warm. The Christmas illuminations are lovely from the outside but not so much when they are keeping your room lit up all night, despite the best efforts of the curtains!

Lovely old hotel with modern designs and furnishing. Rooms in converted outbuuldings across a courtyard. The felt cosy like small houses but a bit small

The highlight of the hotel is the food, it is excellent. The hotel is beautiful with excellent design. Some practical things were overlooked for instance it is impossible to sit in front of a mirror to use the hair dryer.

Rooms well appointed. Great shower

Based on the reviews received by this property, our expectations were high. But arriving after dark, the entrance to the car park isn’t particularly well signposted from the main road and unlit. The biggest disappointment, however, was the supposedly ‘deluxe’ room. At least £60 more expensive than the ‘classic’ double, it was uninspiring and not particularly well laid out. There wasn’t even a table for in-room dining. Having said that, we aren’t sure if they even really offer room service as there was no menu in the room. The rooms are supposedly ‘newly designed and decorated’ but both chairs were badly stained, the toilet holder was broken and there was black mould at the bottom of the shower screen. General cleanliness was good but with some surprising oversights (eg large cobwebs hanging from ceiling, toiletry dispensers covered in product from previous occupants). The good bits: shower, bed and bedding were excellent and dinner very tasty. Breakfast was underwhelming. Whilst the Eggs Benedict were lovely, the buffet offerings were decidedly meagre and the server had an attitude. Overall, we would have been rather unhappy if we had paid the going rate.

Great hotel and quiet room with comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent with freshly prepared food. Would like to stay here again.

Lovely experience and spacious room.

I have stayed at the Haycock many times for leisure. This time was for business. The Haycock is simply wonderful. The wine, food and accommodation is wonderful. The owners have given thought into the hotel with fantaictic wine glasses, snug kettles, Dyson hairdryers. The food is delicious and having ate at p

Excellent hotel, comfortable room and great breakfast.

Beautiful accomodation and accessibility. I really could not, or want to, be critical of anything with our stay. The air conditioning was a massive bonus on one of the hottest day of the year and with us bringing our dog, our room had its own patio and direct access onto the gardens , which was perfect. All the staff were very friendly and professional with a superb breakfast. I Would definitely recommend for a special occasion stay.

Excellent service from everyone I encountered - Lady on reception at check-in was polite, helpful and showed me to my room and explained the room functions etc Bar service for food and drinks in the evening was also excellent and I used the gym which was really good too.. Look forward to my next stay..

Great hotel, great vibe and excellent rooms, would definitely stay again. Our only gripe young waitress on Sunday morning for breakfast was bordering on being rude, we had to ask for everything, not prompt on taking orders, or making our needs were met, maybe she had just started??

Great hotel and always have a good time when we stay here. The food and wine in the restaurant is very good, as is the breakfast. Service can be a bit unpolished and comical at times but everything is very well intentioned and enthusiastic.

I brought my Mum to the Haycock for a birthday present, the service was fantastic we even had dinner which was lovely. The grounds are stunning and staff are extremely attentive and couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be returning. The only downside was breakfast, we were left waiting over 50 minutes for eggs royale and it was very quiet without a waiter/waitress to ask for the whereabouts, when we did find someone she apologised but they did loose our ticket with out breakfast order, luckily we weren’t rushing :)

Staff professional and polte Food first class and service excellant Room quality of a high standard. To sum up one of the best all round hotel's we staying on

Property is lovely and staff was excellent. I had some tickets mailed to them and they set them aside for us which was a huge help!!!

For work purposes we stay in a lot of hotels across the UK and have noticed a steep decline in standards especially since the pandemic. How refreshing then to find a hotel the exact opposite: friendly, efficient, proactive, motivated staff who go out of their way to help - the receptionist saw we were wandering about looking for our room and came over to take us to our room. We didn't have dinner, but the cooked breakfast was delicious and made with the best ingredients. The final crowning glory was that this was a 24hr hotel with a night porter who could serve drinks - very welcoming as we work in the entertainment business and rarely get back to our hotel before 11pm. The idea of a night porter has virtually disappeared from the industry so how delightful to find a hotel that still has one. With the increased use of PFIs, only concerned with profits, buying up hotels and hotel groups being the main reason for the hotel business loosing its soul - I hope this hotel manages to stay as it is. Note to hotel: you should run a course on how to manage a hotel.

I am reviewing this hotel from an ex hotelier's perspective. I had chosen to attend a Murder/Mystery evening dinner and had booked a double for 2 in the hope that my partner might join me at some point prior to travelling to Leicester the next day. The booking process of the 2 elements room and event was very disjointed some 14 pieces of communication for a single night stay. Had this been a special occasion surprise for my partner it would have been almost impossible to keep it a secret. Whilst the welcome and show round on arrival was good, there was still for the 4th time the question of whether I wanted a dinner reservation? The garden room was charming, however as I pointed out to Reception, the room thermostat was set at 29.5 deg C. Outside was a miserable 8 deg. There was no luggage rack or counterpane on the bed so unpacking was not ideal. Dead flies in the overbed light fitting and lack of a toilet roll holder and a cracked pane of glass in the garden door, plus some unfinished detailing behind the room phone, made it feel despite a full renovation 2 years ago that attention to detail was missing. On the positive, the bed was comfy and the room safe, possibly the best I have used in a hotel setting. Plenty of hangers for clothes. Cleanliness, the TV remote was not clean and I used 2 packs of screen cleaner to remove dirt and a sticky feel, the drawer housing the tea/coffee elements by its design was also not hygienic. The event dinner for me was not a su

Great place to stay, just off the A1, quiet and peaceful with a really great breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Will stay there again.

Amazing hotel in all regards. Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely area, nice walks nearby, great hotel rooms and restaurants. Clean, very nicely furnished. Superb service from staff. Great food in the Hancock Kitchen (less formal of the 2 restaurants) - didn’t eat at the more formal one. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at for many many years. Encourage anyone to visit.

Great place to stay , love this building and beautiful village with bridge and waterways , it our second time here , so the first time it hadn’t been refurbished like second time so even better than before , it not far from historic Stamford , plenty of shops,bars and restaurants , nene Bally railway just up the road , but lovely villages surrounding this hotel , will be back in a couple of years as I feel you can’t go wrong , nice experience

Amazing beautiful hotel, the street outside is also lovely, quaint village, staff were excellent and food was simply incredible, we will be going again

Based on the reviews received by this property, our expectations were high. But arriving after dark, the entrance to the car park isn’t particularly well signposted from the main road and unlit. The biggest disappointment, however, was the supposedly ‘deluxe’ room. At least £60 more expensive than the ‘classic’ double, it was uninspiring and not particularly well laid out. There wasn’t even a table for in-room dining. Having said that, we aren’t sure if they even really offer room service as there was no menu in the room. The rooms are supposedly ‘newly designed and decorated’ but both chairs were badly stained, the toilet holder was broken and there was black mould at the bottom of the shower screen. General cleanliness was good but with some surprising oversights (eg large cobwebs hanging from ceiling, toiletry dispensers covered in product from previous occupants). The good bits: shower, bed and bedding were excellent and dinner very tasty. Breakfast was underwhelming. Whilst the Eggs Benedict were lovely, the buffet offerings were decidedly meagre and the server had an attitude. Overall, we would have been rather unhappy if we had paid the going rate.

Fantastic location and I would certainly recommend staying there Joe Wright

Very nice property. Well appointed rooms and delightfully charming main building. Quaint village with lots of history.

We had a lovely stay, the hotel was wonderful and had a beautiful walled garden. We booked a garden room which had its own patio/seating area which over looked the garden and was especially nice as we had good weather. bed very comfy. Breakfast plentiful. We didn’t have dinner in the hotel but can recommend the local pub, The Papermills, food was outstanding. The village of wandsford is very picturesque and had lovely walks by the river from the hotel to wandsford train station, which is an old station running steam trains to ferry meadows which was definitely worth a visit.

Great point to stop over on our way back up north. Lovely hotel and setting, very good food.

The hotel is clean and friendly and close to Burghley hall which is why we choose it.

We had an overnight stay at The Haycock on our way north. We chose this hotel as it was conveniently located just off the A1 in a small picturesque village. The hotel has been beautifully restored to a high standard and the attention to detail in the decor and service during our stay made for a very comfortable visit. Our meals were delicious and we loved that there were a variety of areas you could eat around the hotel including the beautiful gardens. We will definitely stay again.

Great place to stay, just off the A1, quiet and peaceful with a really great breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Will stay there again.

Based on the reviews received by this property, our expectations were high. But arriving after dark, the entrance to the car park isn’t particularly well signposted from the main road and unlit. The biggest disappointment, however, was the supposedly ‘deluxe’ room. At least £60 more expensive than the ‘classic’ double, it was uninspiring and not particularly well laid out. There wasn’t even a table for in-room dining. Having said that, we aren’t sure if they even really offer room service as there was no menu in the room. The rooms are supposedly ‘newly designed and decorated’ but both chairs were badly stained, the toilet holder was broken and there was black mould at the bottom of the shower screen. General cleanliness was good but with some surprising oversights (eg large cobwebs hanging from ceiling, toiletry dispensers covered in product from previous occupants). The good bits: shower, bed and bedding were excellent and dinner very tasty. Breakfast was underwhelming. Whilst the Eggs Benedict were lovely, the buffet offerings were decidedly meagre and the server had an attitude. Overall, we would have been rather unhappy if we had paid the going rate.

Excellent overnight. Food first class. Garden room recommended. All staff very friendly and cheerful. Delightful village for pre breakfast stroll

A pleasant surprise and great value for money, property was beautiful and the staff were very helpful. We ate in the brasserie and it's one of the nicest meals we've had a in a long time. Will be back!

I brought my Mum to the Haycock for a birthday present, the service was fantastic we even had dinner which was lovely. The grounds are stunning and staff are extremely attentive and couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be returning. The only downside was breakfast, we were left waiting over 50 minutes for eggs royale and it was very quiet without a waiter/waitress to ask for the whereabouts, when we did find someone she apologised but they did loose our ticket with out breakfast order, luckily we weren’t rushing :)

Nice relaxed stay. Fantastic food at provost.

Staff professional and polte Food first class and service excellant Room quality of a high standard. To sum up one of the best all round hotel's we staying on

We stayed for 1 night and had a really good experience. We had dinner in the restaurant and were really well looked after and the food was great as was breakfast which was included in our room rate. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you.

Lovely night away. Hepful,friendly staff. Taster menu excellent and well worth trying

Amazing hotel in all regards. Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely area, nice walks nearby, great hotel rooms and restaurants. Clean, very nicely furnished. Superb service from staff. Great food in the Hancock Kitchen (less formal of the 2 restaurants) - didn’t eat at the more formal one. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at for many many years. Encourage anyone to visit.

Enjoyed the stay, staff were friendly and helpful. Ordering gluten-free and dairy-free food was easy, although just a salad for lunch with tomato, lettuce and onion was a bit uninspired.